Mobile Plant Operative

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a dedicated individual to operate and maintain plant machinery at Gillmoss Transfer Station. This role involves driving various mobile and static plants, performing maintenance, and ensuring operational safety. Candidates should possess a good knowledge of health & safety protocols and a full UK driving license. The provider offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities, all in a supportive workplace focused on diversity.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for mental and physical health support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety required.
• Previous experience in operational manual handling is essential.
• Must hold a valid Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate all Mobile and Static Plant.
• Undertake routine maintenance of the equipment.
• Clean the plant and machinery.
• Complete paperwork for daily checks and production.
• Perform traffic marshalling duties for site safety.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Health & Safety

Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role

Full UK driving licence

Yellow plant licence experience

Wheeled loading shovel preferred

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £29,142.36 plus:
Contractual overtime

A weekly loading out bonus of £141.36

A scrap bonus

Causal overtime when needed

Basic hours - 37 per week, start time 7.45am. Rolling rota including weekends - to be discussed at interview.

Location - Gillmoss Transfer Station, Fazakerley, Merseyside, L10 5HA

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Driving and operating all Mobile and Static Plant including a loading shovel to load materials into containers.
• Undertaking routine maintenance of the equipment.
• Cleaning the plant and machinery.
• Completing paperwork relating to daily checks, cleaning schedules, machine checks and production.
• Perform appropriate traffic marshalling duties to ensure safe entry and egress to/from the operational tipping areas of the site.

What are we looking for?

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety
• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role
• Full UK driving licence
• Yellow plant licence experience
• Wheeled loading shovel preferred

This role involves physical duties and working outdoors in all weather conditions

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Additional Information

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Posting End Date:

19-01-2026